Our
Story
Get to Know Us
Family First and Forever, formerly known as Pursuit of Excellence Institute of Family Education, was originated in Florida in 1984 as a private school and was entitled, Pursuit of Excellence Inc. Then, in 1989, after a move to South Carolina, the name was altered to Pursuit of Excellence Institute.
In 1993, after relocating to the state of Missouri, its basic purpose became that of supporting Home Educators but, while the organization changed from a private school to a resource center for homeschooling families, the name remained the same ~ Pursuit of Excellence Institute.
Then, in 2016, through divine inspiration, it became clearly evident that we needed to focus on the family unit. That was when the name was again altered and became Pursuit of Excellence Institute of Family Education.
It was placed in a dormant/redevelopment state so as to develop new programs that focused, not just on home education, but on all aspects of family life and relationships.
Ergo, in 2025, due to the vital importance of emphasizing, right from the start, that our focus is on the family, because of the great eternal importance of the family, the name has been changed one last time to Family First and Forever!
What We Do
Family First and Forever has programs, activities, recreations, lessons, and more, on all aspects of family life and relationships.
As a sample of what is to be offered, here following is a list of what they include, but are not limited to:
1. Spiritual Foundations ~ a. Conversational Prayer
b. Scripture Study
c. Gospel Study
d. Family Home Evening
e. Ministering Service
f. Family History
2. Family Structure ~ Roles and Responsibilities
of Each Family Member
3. Family Relationships ~ a. Family Group
b. Husband/Wife
c. Parent/Child
d. Sibling
e. Extended Family
4. Parental Instruction ~ a. Appropriate Teaching Methods
b. Appropriate Correction Methods
5. Family Recreation and Arts & Crafts ~
Family Recreational and Arts and Crafts Planning
Family Recreational Programs ~ a. Indoor Activities
b. Outdoor Activities
c. Games, Sports, etc.
Family Arts & Crafts Activities ~ Painting, Sewing, Crafting,
Model Building, etc.
6. Friendships ~ Instructions on Involvement with Friends
without Compromising Family Relationships
7. Home Education Support ~ Assisting/Supporting
a. The Teaching Process
b. The Learning Process
~ Providing Activities, Workshops,
etc. for Home Educating Families
8. Workshops ~ a. Arts and Crafts
b. Speech, Drama, and Music
c. Home Management and Business
d. Fitness and Nutrition
9. Seminar and Field Study
10. Mental Health ~ a. Classes and Discussions
b. Assessments and Therapy
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It is to be noted that, although the standards and principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have been adopted by this not-for-profit organization, Family First and Forever is neither owned nor controlled by said church in any way or to any degree.
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More will be coming!!